Antitrust Remedies: An Example from the US v. Google Decision on Search Engines

Briefs

When courts decide on competition cases, litigation often continues beyond the initial verdict. While appeals are a common next step, a remedy may be necessary if the court has identified harm. This raises the question of what an appropriate solution should be. A straightforward remedy could involve ceasing the anticompetitive behavior, such as halting a specific act or reversing a merger. However, it is important to consider whether this approach will effectively address the competitive harm. In the U.S., remedy trials allow both the plaintiff and defendant to present their proposed solutions to the court. In this blog, we will explore the remedy trial following the decision in U.S. v. Google regarding search engines.